For the second year in a row, the US has surpassed 25,000 whooping cough cases — another sign of the risks of falling ...

Whooping cough, scientifically known as Bordetella pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is characterized by severe coughing spasms, where individuals may cough so intensely that ...

Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, have risen sharply in the U.S. Here's how to protect yourself and your family.

Whoopingcough might sound like a disease from another era. But the illness, also called pertussis, is alive and well in the U.S. Known as a childhood illness, whooping cough is actually most common in ...

With whooping cough being so prevalent right now, it’s important for vaccinated people to understand they can still get mild forms of the disease. If you notice a cough or any upper respiratory ...

A nationwide surge in pertussis cases has resulted in the deaths of infants in several states across the country this year, from Kentucky to Oregon. A UT Health San Antonio infectious diseases ...

Whooping cough cases are back on the rise. The respiratory illness has had surging case numbers in 2025, outpacing 2024's data only five months into 2025. The rising trend exists both in Tennessee and ...

Whooping cough, a bacterial infection that can be especially dangerous for babies and young children, is on the rise. Already in 2025 the U.S. has recorded 8,485 cases. That's compared with 4,266 ...

Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is an infectious disease that can cause serious and potentially life-threatening complications, especially in infants and young children, according to the ...

Over the last few years, the U.S. has experienced a troubling resurgence of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.

Many countries, including the U.S., recommend that women receive one dose of pertussis vaccine between the 27th and 36th week of every pregnancy to protect their babies. Infants younger than 6 weeks ...